Alphabet’s $811B AI Tab Puts Data Centers in the Crosshairs — July 24, 2026

Alphabet disclosed $811 billion in contracted AI infrastructure commitments as Google’s buildout accelerates; New York’s data-center moratorium, Etched’s $300 million raise, and Glow’s $180 million launch show the same pressure spreading through power, chips, and security. In this episode Alphabet locked in $811 billion of future spending on AI infrastructure. The number jumped $500 billion in one quarter. — The Next Web Alphabet locked in $811 billion of future spending on AI infrastructure. The number jumped $500 billion in one quarter. #### TL;DR Alphabet’s contracted future spending hit $811B at end of Q2, up ~$500B from Q1. It covers AI infrastructure supply agreements. Capex guidance raised to $195-$205B for 2026. Alphabet had $811 billion in contracted future spending commitments at the end of June, up… New York Gov. Kathy Hochul explains why she signed the first statewide moratorium on data centers — NBC News New York Gov. Kathy Hochul explains why she signed the first statewide moratorium on data centers [BREAKING: U.S. sets tariffs on dozens of countries to replace expiring levies](https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/trump-tariffs-60-countries-forced-labor-rcna588972)[](https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/trump-tariffs-60-countries-forced-labor-rcna588972) IE 11 is not supported. For an… AI chip startup Etched raises $300 million at $10.3 billion valuation - The Economic Times — The Economic Times AI chip startup Etched raises $300 million at $10.3 billion valuation - The Economic Times Business News Tech AI AI chip startup Etched raises $300 million at $10.3 billion valuation # AI chip startup Etched raises $300 million at $10.3 billion valuation ReutersLast Updated: Jul 23, 2026, 09:51:07 PM IST Follow us Share Font Size AbcSmall AbcMedium AbcLarge Save ### Synopsis Etched… Israeli startup Glow raises $180m for AI endpoint security platform | The Jerusalem Post — The Jerusalem Post Israeli startup Glow raises $180m for AI endpoint security platform | The Jerusalem Post # Israeli AI cyber startup Glow launches with $180m funding at $1.2b valuation ## Founded by veterans of Meta, Snowflake and Claroty, Glow says its AI agents continuously map workplace devices, remove risky software, and enforce security policies. Follow us on Google Glow leadership Omer Singer (CTO),… Daily TopFive for AI Daily Briefing. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate AI Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts. Feedback? Email ai-daily-briefing@lanternpodcasts.com.